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Valladolid

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Valladolid at a glance

Best time
May – Jun, Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 30°
Sunshine a year
2,710 h
Rain a year
453 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
702 m

Climate in Valladolid

Valladolid has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Valladolid is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

82

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – June, September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 10°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 17°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 16°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 13°

08:2919:40

Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 08:12–09:07 · evening 19:02–19:57
Blue hour
Morning 08:02–08:12 · evening 19:57–20:07

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

What is the weather like in Valladolid in October?

In October, Valladolid is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Valladolid.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 10 min08:29 – 19:40
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
53 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Madrid

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %70 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Valladolid

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,710 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.2 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 55 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Valladolid, 55 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Valladolid

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 35 min
Fair skin
about 45 min
Light brown skin
about 60 min
Olive skin
about 75 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Rain

Rain in Valladolid: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
453 mm on 86 days
Wettest month
Oct · 58 mm
Driest month
Aug · 10 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 58 mm

In October, Valladolid has about 8 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Valladolid

How breezy and how cloudy Valladolid is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
17 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Valladolid typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
49 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jul · 22 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 67 %
OctoberCloud cover 53 %Sunshine 6.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Valladolid: variable cloud, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Valladolid

How often the day gets hot in Valladolid (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
50 days
Hottest month
Jul · 30 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 19 °C

In October, Valladolid has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Valladolid

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 19°Night 9°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan239°1°3.3 h947
FebruaryFeb4611°1°5.6 h733
MarchMar6414°3°7.0 h944
AprilApr7717°6°8.0 h1152
MayMay8921°9°9.2 h940
JuneJun9627°13°10.9 h626
JulyJul7930°16°11.8 h312
AugustAug8030°16°10.9 h310
SeptemberSep9825°13°8.9 h527
OctoberOct8219°9°6.2 h858
NovemberNov4212°4°4.0 h954
DecemberDec259°2°3.1 h951

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

41.66° N, 4.72° W · 702 m · Europe/Madrid

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Valladolid

The best time to visit Valladolid is from May to June and in September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is October with 58 mm of precipitation.

Valladolid through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Valladolid in spring

Mar – May

77

Good

  • 14–21 °C by day
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Valladolid in summer

Jun – Aug

85

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Valladolid in autumn

Sep – Nov

74

Good

  • 12–25 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Valladolid in winter

Dec – Feb

31

Poor

  • 9–11 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 25 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Valladolid for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Valladolid

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Valladolid: score 98 against 82. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.

October vs. September, Valladolid
MonthOctoberSeptember
Weather score8298better
Day high19°25°
Night low9°13°
Sunshine6.2 h8.9 hbetter
Rainy days85better
Rainfall58 mm27 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Valladolid month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

23January9° · 3 h

In January, Valladolid is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valladolid.

Valladolid in January
46February11° · 6 h

In February, Valladolid is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Valladolid.

Valladolid in February
64March14° · 7 h

In March, Valladolid is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Valladolid.

Valladolid in March
77April17° · 8 h

In April, Valladolid is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Valladolid.

Valladolid in April
89May21° · 9 h

In May, Valladolid is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 40 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Valladolid.

Valladolid in May
96June27° · 11 h

In June, Valladolid is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Valladolid.

Valladolid in June
79July30° · 12 h

In July, Valladolid is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Valladolid.

Valladolid in July
80August30° · 11 h

In August, Valladolid is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Valladolid.

Valladolid in August
98September25° · 9 h

In September, Valladolid is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Valladolid.

Valladolid in September
82October19° · 6 h

In October, Valladolid is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Valladolid.

Valladolid in October
42November12° · 4 h

In November, Valladolid is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Valladolid.

Valladolid in November
25December9° · 3 h

In December, Valladolid is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valladolid.

Valladolid in December
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Valladolid vs. Segovia

In October Valladolid has the better holiday weather (score 82 vs. 77). During the day Segovia is 1 °C cooler than Valladolid.

Valladolid vs. Segovia, in October
in OctoberValladolidSegovia
Holiday score8277
Daytime high19°18°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days810
Best timeMay – Jun, SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberValladolid 19°Segovia 18°
ValladolidSegovia
Go to Segovia
Ranking

Spain in October: the best places

In October, Valladolid ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Córdoba26°90
  2. 2Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
  3. 3Seville26°89
  4. 4Zaragoza22°88
  5. 5Toledo21°87
  6. 6Madrid20°86
  7. 7Valencia24°22°86
  8. 8Alcobendas20°84
  9. 10ValladolidThis page19°82
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Planning a trip to Valladolid

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Valladolid in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Valladolid has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    73

    Good

    • 16 °C by day
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    90

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • 9.5 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    80

    Excellent

    • 30 °C by day
    • 11.2 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    82

    Excellent

    • 19 °C by day
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    24

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • 3.2 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 50 min
Distance
1,140 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Valladolid

When is the best time to visit Valladolid?

The best time to visit Valladolid is from May to June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Valladolid?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Valladolid?

The wettest month is October with 58 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 10 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Valladolid get?

Valladolid gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Valladolid in?

Valladolid uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Valladolid?

A nonstop flight from London to Valladolid takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,140 km.

Which school holidays are best for Valladolid?

Valladolid has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 90, Summer holidays 80, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 24.

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